Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Sunderland
Full-time | Long-term | £95–£115 per day
Looking to take the next step in your SEND career — in a school where your skills will be truly valued?
We’re supporting a specialist provision in Sunderland that works with autistic learners and pupils with complex needs. Their approach centres on structure, understanding, and high-quality, individualised support that helps every child succeed.
They’re looking for a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who can bring expertise, initiative, and a nurturing presence to the classroom someone who’s confident leading groups, supporting learning plans, and working collaboratively with teachers and therapists.
In this role, you’ll:
* Lead small group sessions and targeted interventions
* Provide 1:1 support for pupils with autism and complex learning needs
* Support teachers with planning, delivery, and assessment
* Help to implement structured routines and positive behaviour strategies
* Model best practice for other support staff
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* HLTA qualification or equivalent experience leading learning activities
* Proven experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs
* Confidence in behaviour support and communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, or similar)
* A positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for making a difference
Why join this school?
Set within Sunderland’s community, this provision offers a structured, nurturing environment where pupils and staff are supported to thrive. You’ll be part of a collaborative, skilled team that genuinely cares about every child’s journey.
With Protocol Education, you’ll get:
* Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella fees
* FREE Thrive and SEND training
* Dedicated support from a SEND-specialist consultant
* Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles
Ready to bring your skills to a team that values you? Apply today or get in touch for a chat.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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